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John Thune's Public Statements on Issue: Religion

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05/08/2022 Tweet - "My daughters, now both moms, were blessed with a great role model, my wife Kimberley. Wishing them and all moms a Happy Mother's Day. Thanks for always lighting the way. "Her children rise up and call her blessed". (Proverbs 31:28)"
01/25/2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
12/25/2021 Tweet - "Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and compassion for all people and to share special moments with those we love and hold dear. May God bless you and your family in this season of joy. Merry Christmas!"
12/16/2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
10/19/2021 Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Rep. Hartzler Stand For Coach's Right to Pray
08/11/2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
03/11/2021 Nomination of Xavier Becerra
12/09/2020 Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech."
12/05/2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures."
12/04/2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
10/12/2020 Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it."
10/07/2020 Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs."
10/07/2020 Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right."
10/07/2020 Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion."
08/15/2020 Tweet - ""He fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." My dad passed away today at 100 years and almost 8 months. My siblings and I prayed The Lord's Prayer over him and sang Great is Thy Faithfulness. #FinallyHome"
05/10/2020 Tweet - ""Her children (and grandchildren) rise up and bless her...many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all." -Proverbs 31:28-29 #HappyMothersDay"
04/12/2020 Tweet - "Sometimes the grandkids say it all... #HeisRisen #HappyEaster"
10/28/2019 Tweet - "I will keep fighting to ensure that every American's fundamental right to live in accordance with his or her religious beliefs is protected."
10/23/2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits''
09/30/2019 Tweet - "Spoke at an @FCAnews event today in Sioux Falls about the importance of the FCA for athletes."
09/23/2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the Schmeling family for stopping by to say hello before their Capitol tour. I was very impressed with Jazzmyne's passion for preserving Christian values."
12/11/2018 Executive Session
10/12/2018 Tweet - "Professing the grace and love of God is not a crime. My prayers are with American Pastor Andrew Brunson and his family as he is released from his unwarranted imprisonment in Turkey. Thank you to @POTUS and @SenThomTillis for their unwavering leadership throughout this process."
03/07/2017 Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country
02/05/2015 Senators Introduce Religious Freedom Resolution
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